Austin Reaves breaks NBA guard shooting record in season start
Austin Reaves holds the NBA record for guard shooting accuracy at 63.2% true shooting.
Austin Reaves signed a four-year, $180 million deal with the Lakers this off-season, the richest contract for an undrafted NBA player. Through the first three games, he's averaging career highs of 26.7 points, 63.9% from the field, and 61.5% from three.
Reaves' true shooting percentage (a measure of overall scoring efficiency) sits at 82%, extraordinary early-season form. Reaves also holds the all-time record for guards at 63.2%, ahead of Steph Curry's 62.6%.
The Lakers have jumped to a 3-0 start with Reaves playing like an established all-star.
- $180 million over four years
- Contract value
- 82% through first three games
- True shooting percentage
- 63.2% career true shooting
- All-time guard record
- 3-0 start
- Team record
Why it mattersContract disputes and injuries have sunk championship teams before; a player performing at this level on a record-breaking deal reshapes championship odds.
AustraliaAustralian basketball fans tracking the Lakers now have a potential historic player in the making, and the team's improved odds attract renewed interest locally.
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